Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Fresno, California


The cost of living in Fresno, California is 12.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,386 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fresno
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Fresno, CA
Compared to Elgin, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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